Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Context Clues

The consequence of his actions was losing his job.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• As a result

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• A result or outcome of an action

• A faint, small and twinkling light

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had a strong resolve to overcome the challenges she faced.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• A result or outcome of an action

• Not aware or paying attention

• Not safe or secure

• To make a firm decision or solve something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She directed the film with precision and clarity.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To point or show the way

• A person who lives in a place

• A result or outcome of an action

• To live or stay in a place

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The smokestacks emit large amounts of pollution into the air.

 

What does the word 'emit' mean?

• The spreading of an illness from person to person

• To make a firm decision or solve something

• To release or give off something

• To live or stay in a place

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She continued to persist in her efforts despite facing numerous challenges.

 

What does the word 'persist' mean?

• To not be strict or harsh anymore

• To signal with your hand or head

• To live or stay in a place

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She sat in her chair, her eyes drooping, feeling completely listless and devoid of energy.

 

What does the word 'listless' mean?

• To signal with your hand or head

• To point or show the way

• A faint, small and twinkling light

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm, feeling tired

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She walked past him, completely oblivious to his presence.

 

What does the word 'oblivious' mean?

• As a result

• Not aware or paying attention

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• To point or show the way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The rain has been continuous throughout the day.

 

What does the word 'continuous' mean?

• Happening without pause or interruption

• To look angry or unhappy

• Looking very tired, thin, and exhausted

• To point or show the way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The occupant of the car suffered minor injuries in the accident.

 

What does the word 'occupant' mean?

• To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm, feeling tired

• A person who lives in a place

• Not safe or secure

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She refused to relent in her pursuit of the truth.

 

What does the word 'relent' mean?

• To not be strict or harsh anymore

• To bounce back or recover from challenges

• To make a firm decision or solve something

• A faint, small and twinkling light

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4